Hummingbirds galore and a host of other exotic species await you when birding in northern Peru. If top of your birding wish list is the chance to tick a Marvelous Spatuletail, then there is only one place in the world you can possibly aspire to …
The Wildlife of Peru’s Natural Wonders
Peru Wildlife Tours Whether you are an independent wildlife traveller, following your own path and letting yourself be swept along by the natural wonders of Peru, or someone who prefers a more structured experience, there are local tour companies that can ensure the ultimate wildlife …
Birding in Peru: Where to Go and the Best Times to Visit
With more than 1,800 species of birds, including 106 endemics, Peru is a superlative neotropical birding destination in South America. Almost every eco-lodge in the Amazon Basin lists over 600 bird species for their property. Lima area Lima, Peru’s capital, is the customary starting point …
Peru’s Birdwatching Opportunities to be Showcased at Birdfair 2019
From 16th to 18th August 2019 Peru’s official tourism board will participate in the Rutland Birdfair 2019, bringing the country’s birdwatching highlights to UK ornithology and wildlife enthusiasts. The diversity of Peru’s many birdwatching opportunities will come to life at PROMPERÚ’s stand at this year’s …
A Guide to Amazon Rainforest Tours in Peru
For any wildlife watcher there can be no greater thrill than Amazon rainforest tours, and in Peru you can find easy ways to penetrate the often impenetrable jungle. The mighty Amazon River, which provides the life force for the vast Amazon Basin that covers roughly …
Bird Watching Holidays for Beginners
How Do I Pick The Best Beginner Bird Watching Trip? Just starting out on your wildlife journey? We’ve got the perfect guide to help you find the best bird watching holidays for beginners. All set? You’ve got your binoculars, your boots and you’re buzzing to …
Endemic Hummingbirds of Peru
Hummingbirds are one of the most distinctive and specialised bird families that hold a special attraction for birders. Their diminutive size, aerial mastery, bright colours and spectacular plumage ornaments make them seem from another world and the names they have been given, Woodnymphs, Sylphs, Comets, …
Natural areas for Birdwatching Peru
Peru is, without question, a must-visit destination for birders. Peru wildlife is exceptional and the country is ranked as a top destination for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Peru is home to more than 1800 different species of bird – more than can be found …
Short Bird Watching Tours to Peru
Given that Peru is one of the most bird-rich countries on the planet, with more than 1800 different species, some of which are found here and nowhere else in the world, you might imagine that to do the country justice you’d need to spend at …
Birdfair 2017 Must See Exhibitors
If the British Birdfair is the Glastonbury of Birdwatching, now in its 29th year, playing out under eight massive marquees over 3 days (Friday 18th to Sunday 20th August 2017). Which “acts” do you see? To add to the mix, there are well over 200 …